Things You'll Need:
- Internet Access
- Cat Foods
- Meat Grinders
- Diet Cat Food
- Pet Vitamins
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Step 1
Understand that there are certain foods that should be avoided when you make your own cat food. Never feed your cat chocolate, onions, pork (including bacon), raw fish, raw eggs, milk or bones. Each of these has its own ill effects on cats.
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Step 2
Realize that you should not feed your cat dog food. Cats require five times more protein than dogs do, so dog food will not meet cats' nutritional needs. Avoid feeding your cat a vegetarian diet for the same reason.
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Step 3
Limit the amount and use of tuna because of the risks associated with the mercury levels in it.
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Step 4
Feed liver in moderation and not at all if you're giving your cat vitamin A supplements. Overdoses of vitamin A can be toxic.
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Step 5
Know that many cat food recipes are available on the Internet and in books.
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Step 6
Look for recipes that are high in protein content.
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Step 7
Include some small amounts of vegetables in your cat's food.
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Step 8
Opt for another tasty treat that calls for the cooking together of 4 oz. meat, two whole eggs (cats can only eat cooked eggs), 1 tbsp. carrot, 1 tbsp. cottage cheese and 1 tbsp. sunflower oil. Recognize that you should cook meat before feeding it to your cat.
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Step 9
Add flavorings such as kelp powder to the food you cook for your cat. Small amounts of dairy products are acceptable, but cats should not drink a lot of milk. Use lactose-free milk instead.
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Step 10
Combine some dry, commercial cat food with meat, eggs, lactose-free milk and flavorings to get your cat used to eating homemade cat food.
Comments
thedogshrink said
on 7/1/2009 Cats are complex creatures, with complex needs. They need high levels of some vitamins and minerals, and their stomachs and digestive systems are comparatively small. This is WHY you hear very little about making homemade food for cats -- it is NOT as easy as it sounds, and there are many considerations and definitely additives that must be provided. This is a well written, but somewhat misleading article.
alisb said
on 6/5/2009 You hear a lot of people talking about making their dogs food, but rarely do you hear about people interested in making their cat's food. I use Dinovite for my dogs and recently I've been looking at their Feline supplement. I've felt like I've been neglecting my kitty. I love their dog supplement. Has anyone tried their Feline? I think it would work really well with this type of diet.
naturalpath said
on 6/5/2009 This is great info. I have a cat who just does not do well on store bought cat food and I am always trying to get enough real food into her.
melissalewis said
on 6/5/2009 Great article! I am just beginning to consider making my own cat food, and this gives me a solid starting point. 5*
mackos said
on 5/25/2009 I find that it is necessary to make them a meal in light of the poor foods available in the market place by congomerates whom only wish to make a quid. The best place to start is with a list of foods not to feed them. I found a site a while back on google that lists them and to follow that advisory and be inventive make a website for it and by pass all this cryptic links that don't give straight answers.